12 Affordable Picks Inspired by the Brand Everyone Is Obsessed With
Pleated skirts, patches, backless loafers, 3D flowers, bird motifs, statement bombers, and more: While Gucci didn’t invent these trends, under the creative direction of Alessandro Michele, the house has surely brought them to the forefront of fashion over the past year. This influence is made undeniably clear by the brand’s popularity among celebrities (see just a few examples on Brooklyn Decker, Rihanna, and Florence Welch), its near domination of the street style scene at fashion week, and its constantly sold-out pieces—which isn’t the only thing making it out of reach for some.
With their groundbreakingly forward designs and utmost quality of craftsmanship, Gucci pieces have the price tag to match—and rightfully so—but that doesn’t need to stop you from emulating Michele’s more-is-more approach to dressing. As with all major trends, affordable versions have emerged in the marketplace, and today, we’re bringing you the 12 coolest budget-friendly pieces to shop if you want to achieve the Gucci look.
Scroll through to see how street style stars are wearing the brand and then to shop our picks!
On Pernille Teisbaek: Gucci coat, Padlock Blooms Shoulder Bag ($1650), and Metallic Crossover Sandals ($595).
On Alexa Chung: Gucci Flower Pin in Silk ($350).
On Sara Escudero of Collage Vintage: Gucci Dionysus Blooms Print Shoulder Bag ($2300) and skirt.
On Miroslava Duma: Gucci blouse and dress.
On Holli Rogers: Gucci Brixton Loafers ($630).
On Annabelle Fleur: Gucci Dionysus GG Supreme Canvas Shoulder Bag ($3400).
Gucci Metallic Leather Bomber Jacket ($3500)
On Hedvig Opshaug: Gucci Floral-Print Silk-Georgette Mini Dress ($2900) and Princetown Leather Slippers ($995).
On Margaret Zhang: Gucci Embroidered Duchesse Bomber ($3500), Sea Map Print Silk Skirt ($4200), and Finnlay Leather High Boots ($1990).
On Christine Centenera: Gucci men's bomber.
On Jane Keltner de Valle: Gucci Iridescent Green Pleated Skirt ($1700).
Take a fashion risk and pair this see-through top with a lacy bralette.
Unexpected patch placement makes a basic off-the-shoulder dress so much better.
What designer collections are you currently coveting? Tell us in the comments!
Since starting as an intern back in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles here at Who What Wear, and she is currently Editor-at-Large. It was a less expected route, seeing as she was graduating from business school at USC when this all began, but it has turned out to be the best one for her. Fast-forward to 2024, and she's moved to NYC from her hometown of Beverly Hills and spends her workdays a little differently from when she was an intern starting out. Currently, she focuses on a weekly mélange of shopping content. As far as her personal style goes, she's largely drawn to classic pieces and neutral basics but will always make an exception for something colorful, printed, or bejeweled as long as it's deemed worthy enough. After all, the only thing she loves more than a good party is dressing up for one. On weekdays, she can usually be found at home eating something delicious for dinner and trying to force her husband to watch Summer House.
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